Lannden Zanders S Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Lannden Zanders S Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 02/20/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.56 seconds (52%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
Last Updated: 02/20/2023 | |
Draft Year: 2023 | |
40 time: 4.56 seconds (52%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 0.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 113.7 | |
Tackling: |
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32% |
Run Defense: |
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36% |
Coverage: |
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41% |
Zone: |
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36% |
Man/Press: |
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40% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#531
Position rank:
#60
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College Games: 22 College Snaps: 513 | ||
College Combine Results
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Draft Profile: Bio
Lannden Zanders attended Crest High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.865, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Zanders opted to join Clemson.In 2019 as a freshman Zanders saw action in 11 games and played a total of 112 snaps at safety for the Tigers. He recorded just 6 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 3 stops. In coverage Zanders notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 61.1.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 10 games and logged 396 snaps for the Tigers. He made 19 tackles, no assists, and had 8 stops. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 113.7.
In 2021 as a junior Zanders played in just one game and contributed on 5 snaps. He chalked up just 2 tackles, no assists, and added no stops. In the secondary Zanders forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up an elite QB rating when targetted of .0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball.
- Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions.
- He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
- Good speed in pursuit with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier.
- Has good football awareness to read and react quickly and stay balanced and patient in space.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
- Lowers his shoulder for the big hit rather than wrapping up securely.
- Gets sloppy with his backpedal when playing off-man and seems to lack the instincts to close on the ball.
- Has poor recognition skills when facing the action in zone coverage.
Update - 02/20/2023
Lannden Zanders steps away from football after several shoulder injuriesHow other scouting services rate Lannden Zanders (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
83.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.